Mercedes-Benz Cars unveils electrifying new C-Class
Mercedes-Benz Cars AG has unveiled the latest generation of its C-Class saloon and estate which is the brands highest-volume production model.
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Brisbane to host 2021 dealer convention and expo
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) 2021 Convention and Expo will return to an on-site event at the Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre on September 14 and 15 Hosted by journalist David Speers, “AADA 2021 Future Focused” will deliver two days of industry perspective on policy and advocacy issues affecting this vital industry.
Renault going hydrogen for LCVs
Groupe Renault and global sustainable mobility tech provider Faurecia will collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for hydrogen light commercial vehicles (LCVs). From the end of this year, Faurecia will supply hydrogen storage systems from its global centre of expertise in Bavans, France, for a first LCV fleet.
March dealership arrival for MG HS Plug-in Hybrid
MG Motor Australia has confirmed that its HS Plug-in Hybrid SUV will reach dealerships nationwide in March. The marque says the MG HS Plug-In Hybrid has a top speed of 190km/h and achieves 0-100km in 6.9 seconds.
The February issue of Autotalk Australia is ready to download now.
In this issue Ferntree Gully Nissan in Melbourne celebrates winning yet another global metropolitan dealer award from the parent company. Renault Australia announces that it will be handing the distribution of its vehicles to the Sydney-based Ateco Group from April 1.
New vehicle sales up 11% in January 2021
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, (FCAI), says new vehicle sales in January 2021 follow the strong recovery shown by the market in the final months of 2020 and reflects the built-up demand over the COVID lockdown.
Supply chain issues – the industry responds
According to a report by Australian-based Datium Insights published in December 2020, new vehicle supply chains have been extensively disrupted, particularly in Europe and the US as the global Covid-19 pandemic rages on.
Now is the time for second-hand vehicle sales
As consumers assimilate back into the world, the national shortage of second-hand vehicles has become even more apparent.
Edney’s Leongatha celebrates 100 year VACC membership
Car dealership Edney's Leongatha has celebrated its one hundredth year of membership with the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC). The milestone is testament to the passion and perseverance of regional small business.
Q&A: Renault Australia MD Anouk Poelmann
Groupe Renault managing director-Australia Anouk Poelmann began her automotive career in the 1990s in Europe. Moving to Moscow in 2003 Poelmann progressed to the position of vice-president sales and marketing for Premier Automotive Group (Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover), a division of Ford Russia.
